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as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in departure
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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Recent Examples of separation
What’s more, through long-term investments and acquisitions, Rocket Lab now builds satellites, spacecraft components like solar panels, reaction wheels, and star trackers, separation systems, and a hypersonic test vehicle.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird — two legendary sports stars who were in a relationship for nearly 10 years — announced their separation Friday in a statement on social media.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
There was a separation (between Black players and white then), but that’s the way times were.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Cerina listed their date of separation as June 1, 2024 in documents obtained by TMZ.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird — two legendary sports stars who were in a relationship for nearly 10 years — announced their separation Friday in a statement on social media.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
There was a separation (between Black players and white then), but that’s the way times were.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Cerina listed their date of separation as June 1, 2024 in documents obtained by TMZ.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In September, McMahon convened an all-staff meeting to begin implementing the department’s dissolution.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Raphael has the rare distinction of having an entire aesthetic movement named after a desire to go back to a time before him.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The biggest distinction between credit unions and banks is that credit unions are not-for-profit organizations that are owned and operated by their members, who elect a board of directors.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The recent divergence in how investors value Polymarket and Kalshi is noteworthy given that the two companies’ valuations have moved in lockstep for the past year.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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That's the kind of divergence that precedes the next leg up.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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This time, there wasn’t nearly as long of a gap between scoring outbursts.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The deal is Ascentium’s most recent in more than a dozen acquisitions, plugging a gap in the company’s mainland China coverage while deepening its footprint in hot Southeast Asian growth markets.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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While many departures could be precautionary rather than permanent, the figures point to a rupture in what had been a steady migration from Britain to the Gulf.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chavez-DeRemer’s departure came as several controversies were surrounding her, her office and her family members.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Aerial footage showed the victim's car parked next to the center divider.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is a room divider with hangers; on top is a mirror in the shape of his silhouette that sits in his apartment.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Such agreements often include incredibly detailed terms with wildly differing splits and sometimes convoluted formulas.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Working between the pipes for the Kings for the second straight game, goaltender Anton Forsberg made his presence felt midway through the frame, doing the splits to fend off an attempt with his right foot.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Canada has been changing its citizenship laws for decades, whether to update historic interpretations of law or to address discrimination issues.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis also said Wednesday that Asian Americans had faced discrimination in university admissions and that people should be judged on their merits.—
Mike Schneider,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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